Beth’s Bug Blog — creepy crawlies

The harvestman isn’t just a leggy weirdo. It’s a living fossil with a misleading name, hidden superpowers, and a flair for fall dramatics. Whether glowing in the dark or clumping in corners, it’s the Halloween house guest you didn’t invite… but secretly want to learn more about.

The bed bug is a miniature nightmare. A creeping, crawling bloodsucker that doesn’t fly, doesn’t die easy, & can be lurking closer than your worst nightmare. Goodnight… if you can sleep!

The Jerusalem cricket is the gentle ogre of the bug world; big, misunderstood, and digging its way into our hearts.

The monkey slug is a fuzzy little hoax on legs…soft, strange, and slightly stingy.